Decisions › County Commission meeting of Feb 24, 2026
Approved submitting the 2027 Public Transit Block Grant application and adopting a supporting resolution for $2,072,054 in transit funding.
The result is from the Clerk's Board ActionThe Clerk's same-week record of what the County Commission decided on each agenda tab. Vote tallies and discussion come later in the Board Minutes. Clerk of Court, Board Action and Board Minutes on Municode. The vote by name appears here when the official minutes are posted, usually a few weeks after the meeting.
In plain words
The County Commission approved submitting the 2027 Public Transit Block Grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation and adopting a resolutionA formal Board decision that is not a law: it states a position, approves an agreement, sets a fee or rate, or directs staff. Adopted by a vote, usually without a public hearing. Florida Statutes 125.01 supporting it. This grant provides funding for public transportation services in Lake County's urbanized areas.
What changes The County will submit the grant application by March 2, 2026. If awarded, the Public Transit Grant Agreement will begin July 1, 2026, providing funding for fixed route and paratransit services.
Who and the money The estimated fiscal impact is $2,072,054 — $1,036,027 (revenue/expenditure - grant funded) and $1,036,027 (expenditure - county match). This will be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request.
The record states no reason.
Why (staff, quoted) "The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requires the Public Transit Block Grant application for FY 2027 to be submitted by March 2, 2026."
Paid from Public Transit Block Grant
Backup in the packet: Resolution No. 2026-____ FDOT PTB Grant_1.07.2026 (p. 819), FDOT Block Grant Application for FY 2027v.4 (p. 819)
Written from the Board Action and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo
From the record
Request from Transit Services to recommend approval: 1. Of the submittal of the 2027 Public Transit Block Grant application; and 2. Of the adoption of Resolution 2026-23 supporting the 2027 Public Transit Block Grant application. The estimated fiscal impact is $2,072,054 — $1,036,027 (revenue/expenditure - grant funded) and $1,036,027 (expenditure - county match) and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Feb 24, 2026, page 3. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved three on-call contracts with Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc., Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., and Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC for emergency debris removal services throughout the County.
- Next item: Approved adding Graham Automotive Supply, Inc. of Leesburg, Florida to the pool of Fleet Parts Suppliers so county departments can buy parts from them.
- All 27 items from Feb 24, 2026
More on roads and transportation
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a $174,233 agreement with the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) to continue providing weekend and holiday Link 55 fixed route bus service in South Lake County.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved proceeding to closing on a deeded right-of-way for US Highway 441 - Sleepy Hollow Racetrac in the City of Leesburg.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved a $22,739.03 change order to OM Engineering Services, Inc. for engineering and design services for Villa City Road turn lanes.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved a plan to repair the collapsed Cherry Lake Road shoulder for $400,496.45 without competitive bidding so the county can fix it quickly.
- Sep 22, 2026 Approved a $1,120,546.24 contract for construction, engineering, and inspection services for Hartwood Marsh from US27 to Majestic Isle Drive.